What's it like in Central Berkeley?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Berkeley's Central Berkeley neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Historic Berkeley as part of your Central Berkeley travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Central Berkeley?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western is the highest ranked property in Central Berkeley. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley, and it offers free breakfast and free parking.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Central Berkeley area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Berkeley, choose from one of Expedia's 17 hotels and other accommodation options in Central Berkeley.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Berkeley, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Central Berkeley.

What is there to do around this Berkeley neighbourhood?

Historic Berkeley is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Central Berkeley. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, make sure that you visit other sights such as Berkeley Community Theater or Robert Lowie Museum of Anthropology.

The Best Hotels in Central Berkeley, Oakland - 2026 Updated Prices

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Central Berkeley

Jeannine

฿4,318 total

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

13.7 km from Central Berkeley

Brian

฿6,010 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

The Evergreen

22 km from Central Berkeley

Chris

฿4,406 total

includes taxes & fees

6 May - 7 May

Marin Lodge

25.4 km from Central Berkeley

Shannon

฿4,678 total

includes taxes & fees

5 May - 6 May

Hilton Concord

22.7 km from Central Berkeley

Maria Dolores

฿4,346 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

21 km from Central Berkeley

Jennifer

฿4,770 total

includes taxes & fees

5 May - 6 May

HYATT house San Ramon

28.2 km from Central Berkeley

Heather

฿4,483 total

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

20.5 km from Central Berkeley

Brianna

฿3,865 total

includes taxes & fees

7 May - 8 May

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

17.2 km from Central Berkeley

Mary

฿4,816 total

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.2 km from Central Berkeley

Lauren

฿7,584 total

includes taxes & fees

29 May - 30 May

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14.3 km from Central Berkeley

Ulises

฿8,727 total

includes taxes & fees

29 May - 30 May

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 3.2 km from Central Berkeley

Tamara

฿4,758 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 0.8 km from Central Berkeley

Linda

฿5,253 total

includes taxes & fees

11 May - 12 May

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, iron/ironing board

Marina Village Inn

9.5 km from Central Berkeley

Jonathan

฿3,662 total

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

14.1 km from Central Berkeley

Steve

฿7,016 total

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

13.7 km from Central Berkeley

Andrew Blair

฿6,678 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Sonesta Select San Ramon

30 km from Central Berkeley

Ryan

฿3,543 total

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

16.2 km from Central Berkeley

Michael

฿4,173 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Hotel Aura SFO

30.1 km from Central Berkeley

Sara

฿4,007 total

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

30.3 km from Central Berkeley

ROGER

฿5,565 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

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Where to stay in Central Berkeley

Find the best Central Berkeley areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

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Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

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Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

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Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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North Berkeley

While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.

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Top Central Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

8/10 Good

"Room was clean , staff was super nice and helpful . The only thing I didn’t like was the fitting bed sheet was ripped it had holes on the corners didn’t see it until the morning when all the blankets were off . Just throw them away !"